TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Inside Your Computer
How does a computer work? The critical components of a computer are the peripherals (including the mouse), the input/output subsystem (which controls what and how much information comes in and out), and the central processing unit (the...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Network and Computer Systems Administrator
This resource provides information about careers for computer systems analysts, computer engineers, and computer scientists. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook,...
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Globe Technology
Globe Technology covers the latest news, issues, and events in computer technology on a daily basis.
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Nea Today: Your Computer Isn't Broken: Quick Tech Fixes for Students
Read and display sixteen solutions for common quick technology fixes.
PBS
Pbs: Triumph of the Nerds
This page is the companion website to the PBS television special, Triumph of the Nerds. Coverage includes a history of the computer, a who's who, and a television transcript.
Columbia University
Columbia University: The Ibm 1401
The IBM 1401 Data Processing System was IBM's first affordable general-purpose computer. It was introduced in 1959 and was IBM's first computer to sell over 10,000 units. This site describes the history of the 1401, the technology that...
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Katinka Matson: Artist's Statement
A site that shows images of flowers and other natural objects imported to the computer using a flatbed scanner and then printed as artwork. Read the artist's statement, then click on "Prints" at the top to see her work.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Technology: What Is Networking Hardware?
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.
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Sun Associates: Making the Most of the One (Or Few) Computer Classroom [Pdf]
What's required to successfully integrate one computer into the classroom? Teaching issues, hardware factors, and software are discussed in this concise page. This is a PDF file.
Tech Target
What Is: Find a Tech Definition: Encyclopedia
Students can explore a wealth of encyclopedic definitions and topics regarding the internet and computers with this resource.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Hard Drive Review
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students will demonstrate knowledge of hardware components associated with information systems.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Laser Printers
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn about laser printers. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components associated with information systems.
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Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet
A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...
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Music Tech Teacher: Homepage
This site is part of a music technology classroom from Music Tech Teacher in an elementary school in Alabama. A careful look at the site should give anyone thinking about using technology to teach music a wealth of ideas.
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Wes Tech Vision: Cross Platform Computing
This article explores some of the vocabulary terms associated with "cross platform computing" and highlight several of the software and hardware solutions which permit files and software applications to be shared between computers with...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cd R
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a definition of what a "CD-R," is. Includes an image, external links, and hyperlinked terms. A good site for familiarizing yourself with this storage device.
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Pda Today
PDAToday focuses on daily news, shopping, and commentary about cool new gadgets and PDA's. Their primary audience is people who are curious about mobile technology as well as the growing number of regular people who are starting to use...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Experimental Music Studios
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's electronic music facility. This site includes a pictorial tour and information on admissions.
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Wine Country Productions: Sequential Circuits
This company offers restored and warrantied electronic music equipment and instruments including drum machines and synthesizers. Provides spare parts as well as technical service.